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competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /


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The bank saw the same behavior at work in the U.K., a market where it is choosing not to be as competitive to protect margins.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

“Our focus is on our core business, a competitive cost structure and a sustainable increase in our profitability.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Verstappen, meanwhile, went into the final session with "high hopes" after setting a competitive time on used tyres in the second session, only to find his grip had evaporated in the final session.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

At an estimated national population of 9.7 million, Native Americans represent roughly 3% of the country and could swing key states like Arizona and New Mexico in a competitive primary and general election.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

He’d been a competitive swimmer and boxer in school, too, and as an adult was a fan of every televised sport, from professional golf to the NHL.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama


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